COCOA There will be an informational event on Thursday for people seeking work at the new Walmart Distribution Center on State Road 524 in Cocoa.

The session will be from 2-7 p.m. at CareerSource Brevard-Rockledge, 295 Barnes Blvd. Rockledge. Resumes will not be collected at the event as it's an informational session only.

"Each session lasts no longer than one hour and the information shared will truly help anyone who is interested in the jobs they are making available," said Denise Biondi, director of communications for CareerSource Brevard. "I strongly recommend taking the time to attend a session."

Walmart is looking for freight handlers, general maintenance mechanics, maintenance technicians, power equipment operators and other positions.

The company plans to employ more than 450 employees once fully operational. Walmart is investing more than $145 million on the 640,000-square-foot Cocoa facility.

There will be two other hiring informational sessions for the new Walmart facility next week in Titusville.

They will be 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday and 2-7 p.m. March 15 (Thursday) at CareerSource Brevard-Titusville, 3880 S. Washington Ave., Ste 214.

Other details for people interested in the positions:

Must be registered in Employ Florida PRIOR to the Information Session. Register and search by job listing to learn more about the positions: www.employflorida.com

Attendees should apply online PRIOR to attending the information session –computers will be available onsite for online application if needed

Must apply online to be considered for positions at : https://careers.walmart.com/drivers-distribution-centers/distribution-centers